Aurora, IL vs San Gabriel, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Aurora
73.2
#764 nationally
San Gabriel
65.3
#1644 nationally
San Gabriel leads in walk score (74 vs 40). Aurora leads in cost of living index (105 vs 175). San Gabriel leads in crime level (5.0 vs 7.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, IL | San Gabriel, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#764) | 65.3 (#1644) |
| Population | 177,563 | 37,732 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,890 | $1,112,802 |
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $84,056 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 175 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+32.9 |
C
73.2 Score
Aurora, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$326,890
Population
177,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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D
65.3 Score
San Gabriel, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,112,802
Population
37,732
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
74
Pacific
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